Can you wear a costume in public?

According to the law (PEN § 240.35 Loitering), it is illegal to disguise yourself while loitering or unlawfully congregating in a public place. But, there is a clear exception: It is not unlawful to wear a mask in public if you are doing it for a party or a form of entertainment, such as a Halloween party.

Is it okay to cosplay at a mall?

Originally Answered: Is it illegal to cosplay in public places such as malls, parks, etc.? Nope! Just be careful because certain places will kick you out for wearing a mask or something covering your face in general/concealing your identity 100\% because they will assume you’re stealing and trying not to get caught.

Can you wear a Halloween mask in movie theater?

In the spirit of ‘Halloween’ and costumes, we at AMC love it when our guests dress up for the occasion, but a reminder that weapons, real or fake, and masks are not permitted at AMC,” AMC Theatres told Fox News in a statement.

Does cosplay violate copyright?

Generally, because clothing design is not covered by copyright, cosplay doesn’t have anything to infringe upon — because there’s no copyright to protect.

What are the rules of professional cosplay?

While there aren’t many actual “rules” for professional cosplaying, there are some unspoken community rules and plenty of etiquettes to discuss. Cosplaying comes with the idea of being in the public eye, which means that any kind of behavior — good or bad — is on display for tons of people to witness.

Should a cosplay scene be a public scene?

A cosplay draws enough attraction on its own. The last thing anyone wants to do is start a scene, whether it’s over a personal matter or over an issue with someone at an event. By making a public scene, a cosplayer’s reputation will quickly be on the line and their name will be known — and not in a good way.

Can you take pictures at a cosplay convention?

While it’s obviously against the law to assume, it’s a common rule at conventions that despite the outfit, any type of physical interaction is prohibited. Unless a cosplayer has been asked and agrees, it’s to be presumed that the most they’ll allow are photographs.

Do cosplayers have the right to decide where to take photos?

Cosplayers also have the right to decide when and where they’ll stop for photo ops. For the most part, they’re doing this for their love of a character first and the fans second. Underneath is just a human being who might be new to this or just shy, but the rule is always the same: They dictate what they want as far as fan interaction.